Sexual and Gender-based Violence_A1738

Human Rights Violations
Violation Type
Sexual and Gender-based Violence
Legal Elements
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Acts of sexual nature
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Acts were 1) inherently violent or 2) forcible or committed during the time when the detainee was unable or unwilling to give consent
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Acts were committed by a public official or officials against the detainee
Constituting Acts
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Having the person undress completely or partially
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Inspecting someone’s genitals, anus, breasts, or hymen without medical or similar necessity
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Penetrative acts with body part or with objects
Year of Violation
  • 2007
  • 2008
Location Where the Violation Occurred
Affiliated Organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Province Where the Violation Occurred
  • North Pyongan
Event
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Date Range
Nov 1, 2007 ~ Feb 28, 2008